Volunteering

Volunteering at RSG

The Roma Support Group has been able to achieve much more than its resources would allow thanks to the hard work of our volunteers. We would like to thank all present and past volunteers who have contributed greatly to our work.​Volunteering with the Roma Support Group is a great chance for you to get work experience, references and in-house and other training opportunities, as well as meeting new friends and gain an insight into Roma culture.The RSG has developed a volunteer training programme for each service area and implements a Volunteer Policy in line with good practice guidelines.

Current vacancies

​ We currently have a number of vacancies. Details follow below.

Aspiration Project Volunteer

The Aspiration Project aims to raise aspirations and improve the quality of life of Roma children through a range of activities. In May 2019 we are planning to start an afterschool club. We are looking for a number of motivated volunteers who enjoy working with children and young people and would like to support us with the delivery of creative activates for children and young people.Could you help us to deliver art activities (painting, drawing, sculpture, taking pictures, collage making etc.), help children with their homework, deliver sport, dance and other activities?If you would like to join our team or have any questions please contact Aspiration Project Co-ordinator Szymon GlowackiEmail: Szymon@romasupportgroup.org.uk, Call: 07425917645.Please note we can only accept applications from individuals who are able to commit for a minimumof three months or longer. Volunteering with us is a great chance for you to get experience, references and trainingopportunities, as well as gain an insight into Roma history and culture. - Further details (Word document): Volunteer Application form.

Roma Advocacy Project Volunteer

This volunteer will support every-day running of the project including 1-2-1 advocacy sessions, workshops and Forum theatre. The project aims to reduce social exclusion of Roma refugees and migrants by empowering them to bring about change in their communities. Volunteering with us is a great chance for you to get experience, references and training opportunities, as well as gain an insight into Roma culture and meet new friends. – Volunteer Application – Roma Advocacy Project Volunteer

Mental Health Advocacy Project Volunteer

This volunteer will help to improve access to mental health services and understanding of mental health issues amongst Roma community members. As a volunteer, you would assist in delivering one-to-one advocacy sessions and peer support group meetings. The project is particularly in need of interpreting support, and speakers of Polish, Slovak, Romanian and Romanes are particularly encouraged to apply.If interested, please email sarah@romasupportgroup.org.uk. – Further details (Word document): Volunteer Application – Mental Health Project​​

Research / Marketing

We are looking for a volunteer who would be able to commit for minimum of three months. If you think you might be able to help us with the following tasks, we would like to hear from you: research, promotion and marketing of our training programmes; editing of publicity materials; designing on-line publicity materials; research on relevant EU policy developments, recent research and publications regarding Roma. We will provide support and guidance and cover travel costs within greater London area. Some of the above tasks may be done from home. If interested, please email rsep@romasupportgroup.org.uk.

Policy and Information Volunteer

This volunteer will help us to ensure that the RSG policy positions are effectively communicated to government, LAs, European Commission, the media and other key stakeholders. – Volunteer Application – Policy & Information​.

Other areas to get involved

​We are a small but expanding organisation, whose range of activities relies upon the input of individual volunteers. In general we need volunteers who could help with: